Defense Finance and Accounting Service prepares for sequestration

On Jan. 27, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will freeze hiring, stop nominating employees for performance awards and slash travel, training and overtime, Federal Times reports.

DFAS Director Terri McKay said more stringent actions — such as furloughing employees — may be necessary if sequestration takes place or the current continuing resolution expires without another agreement in place to further fund the Defense Department. DFAS managers discussed the plans earlier this month with the American Federation of Government Employees.